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Add 4/5 and 48/9

1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 5 3/9

4/5 + 48/9 is 92/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    4/5 = 4 × 9/5 × 9 = 36/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/45 + 240/45 = 36 + 240/45 = 276/45
  5. 276/45 simplified gives 92/15
  6. So, 4/5 + 48/9 = 92/15
    In mixed form: 62/15

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